Tigers Advance to NCAA Championships Second Round with 4-1 Win Over Purdue

By: Clemson Athletic Communications Release: 05/09/2014

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The 21st-ranked
Tigers opened the 2014 NCAA Championships with a 4-1 win over Purdue on Friday
afternoon at the Hilary J. Boone Varsity Tennis Center in Lexington, Ky. With
the win, Clemson (21-8) advances to the second round of the national tournament
on Saturday, while the Boilermakers conclude their season at 15-8.

Just as singles play was about to
begin, rain began falling in Lexington and the match was moved indoors. The
Tigers took the move in stride, with Maden (6-0, 6-4) and Harrington (6-2, 6-4)
defeating their Purdue counterparts at the top of the lineup to bring the team
lead to 3-0. Ansari had a battle on his hands on Court 4, but ultimately persevered
7-6(5), 6-3 to clinch the 4-1 win for Clemson.

The Tigers face the winner of No. 1-seed
and regional-host Kentucky and No. 4-seed Denver, who square off this
afternoon. First serve for the second round match is Saturday at 3 p.m.